Weekly Review Roundup: Monday 16th March 2026 – Friday 20th March 2026
From melodic black metal to metalcore and thrash, to alternative rock, symphonic metal, and so much more, we’ve reviewed some great releases this week, and here’s our weekly reminder of what was covered.
Gaerea – Loss (Century Media)
With Loss, Gaerea show that evolution doesn’t have to come at the cost of identity. The band have expanded their sound, embraced new melodic and vocal ideas, and allowed more emotional range into their song writing, yet the core of what makes them special remains firmly intact. It’s intense, moving, and consistently powerful, delivering track after track that hits with both weight and feeling. Simply put, Loss is another superb release from a band that continues to grow stronger with every album.
Check out the review here.
Poison the Well – Peace in Place (SharpTone Records)
And just like that, 17 years has disappeared in an instance. Poison the Well are back, sounding angrier and more intense than ever, and delivering an album that well and truly lives up to their heady reputation as one of metalcore’s most iconic bands.
Check out the review here.
Exodus – Goliath (Napalm Records)
Don’t ever say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks as if there is one notable takeaway from this album, it’s the fact that it’s way more varied than expected. Not only showcasing a wider metal range from the iconic head bangers, but showing more collaboration, and a willingness to experiment with their core thrash sound. I’m not going to tell you that this is an Exodus transformed, because it’s not, but they certainly seem to be displaying a more ‘youthful’ side to themselves.
Check out the review here.
Engorgement – They Rot Beneath Our Floor (Comatose Music)
It’s brutal death metal at its most unashamed, and as off-putting as the wave of nauseating noise is, there’s no arguing with Engorgement’s talents for delivering it.
Check out the review here.
Lost In Hollywood – Lost In Hollywood (Arising Empire)
The debut album ‘The Beauty of Death’ and their live shows put them on the map, this album is all about solidifying that position and showing off deeper range that tells us that they’re a band with ambition.
Check out the review here.
Filth Is Eternal – Impossible World (MNRK Heavy)
Infectious rocking racket. Of course, there’s so much more to what Impossible World has to offer beyond those words and across twelve urgent and focused tracks Filth is Eternal offer their own potent commentary on the state of things.
Check out the review here.
Mystfall – Embers Of A Dying World (Scarlet Records)
Embers Of A Dying World is a very polished and professional sounding record that showcases just how talented Mystfall are as musicians and songwriters. The orchestration, vocals, and musicianship are consistently strong throughout, and nothing here ever feels poorly written or out of place.
Check out the review here.
